1981 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 75 kg more than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Plymouth | Hyundai |
| Model | Trail Duster | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
